The time to celebrate and show your love for your small and furry best friend is here.

Friday, March 23, is National Puppy Day, and according to Pet Supplies Plus, the purpose of the holiday is to remind people of their feelings for their pets.

“National Puppy Day is a reminder for pet owners everywhere of the love, joy, and even the responsibility they felt when their new best friend entered their world,” Pet Supplies Plus announced in a press release. “Today, more than 60 percent of U.S. families own a pet, which equates to 84.6 million homes.”

While people around the world prepare to shower their puppies with love, KHS students share interesting facts about theirs.

Seniors Caitlyn Link, Olivia Dunsmore, Kaylee Meyers, and Kaitlyn VanOotegham answered three questions about their lovable balls of fur.

When asked what they loved most about their puppies, Link said she loves that her puppy provides emotional support for others when their sad.

“My dog Daisy is an emotional support dog, so whenever someone around her is sad or upset she sits right next to them and kisses them,” Link said. “Sometimes she will bring you a toy of hers.”

Dunsmore said she loves most that her puppy has the ability to make her happy.

“I really love how quirky and funny she is,” Dunsmore said. “She always knows how to put a smile on my face when I’m sad and knows how to cheer me up.”

Meyers said she loves her puppy most when she’s sleeping.

“I love when she goes to sleep because she becomes cuddly,” Meyers said.

VanOotegham said she loves the amount of affection her puppy shows her.

“I love how cuddly she is. She sleeps a lot and will get upset if no one is next to her,” VanOotegham said. “She will come up to me and lay on top of me or put her head on my shoulder and pass out.”

These are just more reasons to own a dog. Having one around to love and care for could cure the emptiness people feel when home alone.

Plus dogs love to show affection toward their owner, so what’s not to love?

The second question the girls were asked was what’s the hardest part about raising a puppy.

Link said it is remembering to have patience.

“The hardest part about raising a puppy is having the patience to train them,” Link said. “And not get mad at them for making mistakes.”

Dunsmore said the hardest part of raising her puppy is training and teaching her to listen.

“The hardest part would definitely be training her,” Dunsmore said. ” Like potty training, keeping her under control, and teaching her to listen to me.”

Meyers said she has trouble getting her puppy to do her business outside.

“Definitely potty training her,” Meyers said.

VanOotegham agrees with Dunsmore, as her puppy believes in chewing anything she can sink her teeth into.

“The hardest part about raising a puppy is teaching and training her. She thinks she can chew on everything,” VanOotegham said. “She just chewed through my new charger, as she still needs to learn what she can and can’t do.”

Although puppies make for brilliant pets, they aren’t always as cute as they seem when they’re making a mess.

The last question the senior pet owners were asked is, what’s something unique about their puppy.

Link said it’s what her puppy chases.

“My puppy chases her tail constantly,” Link said. “I showed how to chase her tail once and she’s always done it ever since.”

Dunsmore said her puppy knows how to show her love when asked.

“Well, Jazzmyn knows how to give kisses on command,” Dunsmore said.

Meyers said her puppy is quick.

“Maggie runs very fast, she often bumps into things,” Meyers said. “And I will probably start teaching her how to dance.”

VanOotegham said her dog is showing early signs of becoming a hunting a dog.

“My puppy was bred to be a hunting dog, and at only 8 weeks old she’s already showing signs of wanting to chase animals and stalking birds,” VanOotegham said. “She is even beginning to go retrieve things like toys or sticks and brings them back to us.”